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Larger number of oxidation states are exhibited by the actinoids than those by the lanthanoids, the main reason being

JEE Main 2008 — Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry

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Larger number of oxidation states are exhibited by the actinoids than those by the lanthanoids, the main reason being

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Held on 30 Apr 2008 · Verified 6 Jul 2026.

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  1. A

    4 f orbitals more diffused than the 5f5 f5f orbitals

  2. B

    lesser energy difference between 5f5 f5f and 6d6 d6d than between 4f4 f4f and 5d5 d5d orbitals

  3. C

    more energy difference between 5f5 f5f and 6d6 d6d than between 4f4 f4f and 5d5 d5d orbitals

  4. D

    more reactive nature of the actinoids than the lanthanoids

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